Generic Name : TICAGRELOR ABSTRACT – Brilinta is a drug that is generally used to prevent unwanted blood clots...
Brilinta
Brilinta is a drug that is generally used to prevent unwanted blood clots from occurring in patients who are recovering from a heart bypass surgery or a stent fixture. It is used in combination with drugs like aspirin to lower chances of stroke, heart problems or sudden death just after an attack. Classified as a ‘Platelet Aggression Inhibitor’, Brilinta works by preventing platelets in the blood stream from sticking together and causing an arterial block.
DOSAGE –
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- Brilinta is to be taken as directed by the doctors. It is generally taken with Aspirin (proportionately). Consult a doctor as to how much aspirin should be taken with Brilinta.
- Oral tablet can be swallowed whole or crushed and consumed with water.
- General Adult Dosage available:
Loading dose – 180mg
- Maintenance dose – 90mg (twice a day, for one year)
- Maintenance dose may change after a year, in strength and intensity. Contact a medical authority for more details.
SIDE EFFECTS –
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty in breathing
- Tightness in the chest
- Bleeding
RARE SIDE EFFECTS:
- Swelling of breast in females
- Sore breasts in females
- Back pain
- Cough
- Diarrhea
- Nosebleeds
- Dizzy spells
- Easy bruising
- Fainting
- Discoloured urine or stool
DRUG INTERACTIONS –
- Acalabrutinib
- Apixaban
- Atazanavir
- Betrixaban
- Cobicisat
- Dalteparin
- Dalteparin
- Dasatinib
- Edoxaban
- Ibrutinib
- Ketocanazole
- Nelfinavir
- Omacetaxine
- Ponatinib
- Ritonavir
- Telaprevir
- Voriconazole
Brilinta has major interactions with 83 different drugs.
MODERATE DRUG INTERACTIONS –
- Alfentanil
- Aliskiren
- Alteplase
- Anagrelide
- Amlodipine
- Aspirin
- Bepridil
- Bivalirudin
- Bromfenac
- Butalbital
- Celecoxib
- Dicumarol
- Dofetilide
- Efavirenz
- Etravirine
- Ketoprofen
- Lomitapide
- Macitentan
- Midazolam
- Vorapaxar
Brilinta has moderate interactions with 384 different drugs.
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